Your bank will give you a check register with your checks.
Use the register to keep track of the checks you write.
Use it to keep track of the deposits you make.
Use it to keep track of how much money is in your account.
Debits: When you write a check, record it in your check register. ( - ) Write the amount under the payment, or debit, column. Subtract this amount from your balance.
If you pay a fee per check, remember to subtract that, too.
Credits: When you make a deposit, record it in your check register.
( + ) Write the amount under the deposit, or credit, column. Add this amount to your balance.
Keeping track of your checks
Debits: When you write a check, record it in your check register.
( - ) Write the amount under the payment, or debit, column. Subtract this amount from your balance.
If you pay a fee per check, remember to subtract that, too.
Credits: When you make a deposit, record it in your check register.
( + ) Write the amount under the deposit, or credit, column. Add this amount to your balance.